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PRONG: Tentative Track Listing For New Album Revealed

PRONG has set the tentative track listing for its new album, tentatively due in October via MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgenson's 13th Planet Records label. The band — whose lineup consists of Tommy Victor (vocals, guitar),Monte Pittman (bass) and Aaron Rossi (drums) — recorded the new CD at Sonic Ranch...

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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL: New Audio Interview Available

Drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Vinnie Paul Abbott interview begins...

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HELSTAR Signs With AFM RECORDS, Plans 'Best-Of' Release

Texas metal legends HELSTAR have signed a deal with AFM Records. The band is currently in the studio re-recording some of its early classics for a "best-of" album, to be released on November 19. The CD will also contain two brand new tracks. An all-new album of original HELSTAR material is tentative...

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DIABOLIC: New Song Posted Online

A new DIABOLIC track, entitled "Engulf the Enchantress", has been posted on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new four-song EP, "Chaos in Hell", which was recorded at D.O.W. studios with producer Juan "Punchy" Gonzales (MORBID ANGEL, TERRORIZER). Currently unsigned, DIABOLIC h...

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VINNIE PAUL Makes Run To Liquor Store; Video Available

A four-minute video clip of drummer Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) and friends making a run to the liquor store to pick up $1,000 worth of Jägermeister has been posted at YouTube. Professionally filmed video footage of HELLYEAH's June 9, 2007 performance at the Download festival at D...

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DIMEBAG Book Author Defends Himself Against Accusations That He's Trying To Cash In

The author of the upcoming biography of the late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott has responded to the statement issued by members of Dimebag's family in which they distanced themselves from the book, claiming that Zac Crain "wrote nothing but negative reviews about PANTERA's mu...

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As the Coil Unwinds

Sometimes a punch in the mouth feels just dandy, and Texas' heavier bands always seem to oblige, whether it is PANTERA, PISSING RAZORS, or THORNSPAWN. Trevor Phipps' (UNEARTH) and his Ironclad label (a Metal Blade imprint) seemed to think so too, signing THE DESTRO and releasing "As The Coil Unwinds...

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DIMEBAG's Family Distances Itself From Upcoming Biography

The publicity firm representing the family of the late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott has issued the following statement: "The family of the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott has not authorized nor co-operated with Zac Crain on his upcoming book on Dimebag, scheduled for release on...

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SONATA ARCTICA Writes 'Da Best Song Ever' For REVOLVER Magazine

"The guys from SONATA ARCTICA have 'Sopranos' fever, and nothing makes them happier than visiting New York City," writes Brian Stillman of Revolver magazine. And so starts the story of how two of Finland's favorite sons stopped in on the Revolver offices, stumbled over a portable recording unit, and...

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EMINENCE To Enter Studio In August

Brazilian extreme metallers EMINENCE will enter Maquina Studios in August to begin recording their new album, "The God of all Mistakes", for an early 2008 release via an as-yet-undetermined label. The follow-up to 2004's "Humanology" will be produced by Tue Madsen (ROB HALFORD, MNEMIC, THE HAUNTED)...

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VINCE NEIL: More Solo Tour Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil has scheduled the following solo tour dates: Jun. 22 - The Lodge - Columbus, Ohio Jun. 23 - Summerfest Three at McFadden's - Cincinnati, Ohio Jun. 30 - Waterworks Park - Des Moines, Iowa Jul. 04 - Del Mar Fair - Del Mar, California Jul. 06 - Festival International de...

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DEAD HORSE: 1988 Demo Available for Download

The 1988 "Death Rides a Dead Horse" demo cassette by Texas visionaries DEAD HORSE has been made available for download at the Bang! Bang! metal demo blog. According to the blog post, "Galloping out of Houston, TX, these guys didn't fit the mold at all. They revisited S.O.D. mosh music, presaged deat...

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SOIL Begins Writing New Material

SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass has issued the following update: "Well, we're pretty much done touring after 13 months for [the latest SOIL album] 'True Self'. We finally all agreed we have done all we can on the touring front for this album (STAIND world tour, main stage at Download 2006, [dates with] G...

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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Covers STONE SOUR; Audio Available

Former CRIMSON GLORY singer/songwriter Midnight has posted his cover version of STONE SOUR's "Through Glass" at this location (the track is available for streaming and download). As previously reported, Midnight recently resurfaced with a new band and is currently putting the finishing touches on hi...

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PRONG And OMEN To Play Next Month's TEXAS HELLFEST

PRONG and OMEN are among the confirmed bands for the Texas Hellfest, set to take place July 22 at The Rockyard in Ft. Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/texashellfest. PRONG has inked a deal with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgenson's 13th Planet Records label for the release of the...